BeloEmre Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1799817,00.html Breaking News: Geordies Sign Georgian By Craig Hope NEWCASTLE United have completed a three-month loan deal for Blackburn Rovers defender Zurab Khizanishvili. The 27-year-old, a strong and imposing 6ft 2ins centre-back, goes straight into the squad for Saturday's Championship clash against Plymouth Argyle at St.James' Park. And boss Chris Hughton told nufc.co.uk: "Zurab is an experienced defender and we're very pleased to get him on board. "He knows English football very well and will be a valuable addition to the squad over the coming months." A Georgian international, he has been capped 62 times, Khizanishvili will follow in the footsteps of countryman Temuri Ketsbaia in pulling on the black-and-white stripes for the Geordies. He started his career at hometown club Dinamo Tbilisi before joining city rivals FC Tbilisi and then Lokomotiv Tbilisi. A move to Dundee followed in 2001 where he made 51 appearances for the SPL side. His performances at Dens Park earned him a move to Glasgow Rangers in 2003. After 63 outings Khizanishvili was on his travels once again, this time in the direction of Blackburn Rovers where, after a season-long loan, he joined for a fee of £500,000 in the summer of 2006. He has been on the winning side every time he has appeared in a competitive match at St.James' Park, twice enjoying 1-0 victories with Rovers. Although, alongside Peter Lovenrkands, he was part of the Rangers side which was beaten 4-2 by United in the NewcastleGateshead Cup at Gallowgate in the summer of 2004. Signed on loan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrSundlofer Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Oh no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepharite Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 3 months Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToonArmy Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 heard West Brom were trying for him too.......hope we can get Kamara in the end also Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridman Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Another body in.. now bring on Harewood please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Cover? What madness is this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToonArmy Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Oh no. why do you say that? Nowt spectacular but he`ll do a decent job in the CCC. Plus he can cover a couple of positions incl defensive midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 He needs a nickname. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Hope he doesn't mind if I call him Zurab. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Clearly the work of the incoming Ketsbaia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 CrAzY! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Good news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 One of those Premier League players who I've heard of but never really noticed at all. Not expecting a world beater but as long as he's competent, it's a welcome addition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Another transfer that went completely under the radar of the media... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 we signed someone solid and experienced christ where did this one come from why can't we do something expected rather than have this sort of thing appear randomly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Huzzah! Rival link in Sibi ilk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrSundlofer Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Oh no. why do you say that? Nowt spectacular but he`ll do a decent job in the CCC. Plus he can cover a couple of positions incl defensive midfield. True! Naaah, can be a good backup. Can play central defence, right back or as a holding midfielder. Was aroung year 2000 regarded as a wonderkid and wanted by Arsenal.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjraby Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 He'll do until January Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Can't really complain. Our main problem is at the other end of the field but we desperately lack bodies at the back as well so I guess it's not bad at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 very pleased with this signing. he's solid, experienced and got a cool name. definitely better than coloccini. bring on plymouth!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Can't really complain. Our main problem is at the other end of the field but we desperately lack bodies at the back as well so I guess it's not bad at all. Exactly. One injury to Taylor or Collo and we're throwing in untried kids or playing people out of position. Common sense signing is this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Rumour has it that Hughton phoned up asking for someone else, but sneezed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Fuck off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMcQuillan Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 f*** off. ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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